New research highlights how extensive plastic pollution is—and how nonhuman species, including dolphins, are exposed.

(CNN) — For the first time, scientists have found evidence that marine mammals could be inhaling microplastics, according to ...

A new study has found evidence of microplastics in dolphin breath, increasing fears about ocean plastic pollution ...

Thick froth on the Yamuna River in Delhi poses serious health risks. Experts warn of respiratory issues due to high pollution ...

Artificial grass has become increasingly popular in the UK, with people seeing it as a low maintenance alternative to ...

Sewage has been used as fertiliser on UK farms for years, but scientists warn 'sludge' may be dangerous for human health. And ...

A mile and a half beneath the ocean’s surface, the seafloor seems nearly as alien as the surfaces of other planets.

In recent years, microplastics have been found in our liver, kidneys, lungs, gut, brain - the list goes on. New Scientist health reporter, Grace Wade has been looking into the implications for our ...

Land-based sources of microplastics include agricultural polyethylene sheets that fragment from weathering, biosolids and sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants, and grey water from washing ...

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from Milwaukee following the announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli officials Thursday. In his most direct answer yet of this election ...